Mazda MPV 1996 vs Ford Galaxy 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 277 NM | 203 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.4 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
|
Ford Galaxy is a more dynamic driving. Mazda MPV engine produces 30 HP less power than Ford Galaxy, but torque is 74 NM more than Ford Galaxy. Due to the lower power, Mazda MPV reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 10.1 | |
|
The Mazda MPV is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda MPV consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Galaxy, which means that by driving the Mazda MPV over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 74 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| Mazda MPV gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Ford Galaxy) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mazda MPV) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.73 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda MPV is 5 cm longer than the Ford Galaxy, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mazda MPV is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 282 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 282 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1060 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`370 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mazda MPV has
|
Ford Galaxy has
| |